July 1, 2011
by Elizabeth
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Painting Surfaces for Acrylic Paint Painting with acrylics allows for versatility and creativity because of the many surfaces for acrylic paint. Acrylics dry quickly and with the use of acrylic mediums the drying time can be extended. It also can … Continue reading
May 28, 2011
by Elizabeth
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Acrylic paints are made from mixing colour pigments with a liquid plastic medium. The paints can be diluted or “thinned out” with water. Artists save time working with acrylics. Acrylics are healthier and more environmentally friendly than oil based paints and solvents such as turpentine. Continue reading